Mon Vieux Carre (Manhattan Riff)
Rye Whiskey • Armagnac

Mon Vieux Carre (Manhattan Riff)

Introducing the Vieux Carre/Manhattan riff—where classic cocktails meet a bold twist. Rye whiskey, armagnac, and sweet vermouth dance together, balanced by a double punch of bitters for that perfectly complex sip. Serve this sophisticated, spirit-forward beauty on tap, and watch your guests toast to your taste in both drink and style.
Prep Time
5 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Flavor
Aromatic, Spirit-forward, Spicy , Balanced, Complex
Occasions
Holiday Celebrations, Happy Hour, Tailgates, Camping, Winter, Fall, New Years Eve, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Any Day that ends with y
Keg Pressure
0
Serving Pressure
5
Serving Temperature
Cold (34-38 degrees F)

Ingredients

Makes

72 (3oz) drinks
  • 58oz Rye Whiskey (Anthony recommends Cincinnati Distilling Rye Whiskey)
  • 58oz Armagnac (Anthony loves Dartigalongue Bas Armagnac XO or Delord Bas Armagnac Napoleon)
  • 58oz Sweet Vermouth (Our favorite is Cocchi di Torino)
  • 32oz Water (to account for water dilution from stirring over ice)
  • 5oz Angostura bitters
  • 5oz Peychauds bitters
  • Lemon peels for garnish (optional)

Directions

  • Mix all ingredients in a keg, stir, close the lid (no need to pressurize the keg)
  • Chill keg in refridgerator overnight and freeze ice packs
  • When ready to serve, put ice packs and kegs in the Cooler Keg and set pressure to 5psi
  • Pour into a coupe glass, express lemon peel over drink, throw lemon peel in the garbage because Anthony says fruit is for sangria, Salute!

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